Residence of King Hassan II

Memories of Spain and Morocco - Rabat, 1989 October 13

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October 13th 1989
After a long drive, we came to Casablanca mid-afternoon. As comes from relying on movies, the city was a disappointment to me. So many visitors come for weekends or short holidays, that nothing seems particularly authentic. The hard truth is that Casablanca is an important international centre of commerce rather than a romantic touri ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer » Rabat

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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more